Feeblemind

[Dandu]

Would just like to note that the statement "the creators intended" does not apply to FAQ as it likely was not compiled by the creators of 3.5e

 

[Michael Silverbane]

I always understood it as reducing your base score, so items that added on to it would increase it as normal.

This is how I rule it, with the added clarification that you still do not regain the ability to cast spells unless and until the feeblemind is removed.

 

[IronWolf]

Would just like to note that the statement "the creators intended" does not apply to FAQ as it likely was not compiled by the creators of 3.5e

Seriously? You are going to pick apart a statement with a smiley at the end of it?

Now I know a smiley doesn't cure all, but really if this is all about that comment, I meant that in a light-hearted, good natured, kidding around a table kind of way.

 

[Dandu]

Seriously? You are going to pick apart a statement with a smiley at the end of it?

Yes, because I never learned the true meaning of Christmas.

 

[frankthedm]

...That's beyond stupid...

why? How does the FAQ contradict RAW here?

Feeblemind :: d20srd.org
The subject remains in this state until a heal, limited wish, miracle, or wish spell is used to cancel the effect of the feeblemind.

 

[amethal]

Thanks for all the responses. I never think to check the FAQ.

 

[Dandu]

why? How does the FAQ contradict RAW here?

I think what he's saying is that since Feeblemind reduces the character's scores, it should not affect equipment effects.

 

[FEADIN]

Because it reduces your score to 1 it's easy to understand that you can't be above whatever you try to use.
Base score 18 + feeblemind = 1
Base score 18 + Item + 6 = 24 + feeblemind = 1
Remove item: score = 1
Put on item: score = 1

 

[StreamOfTheSky]

I think what he's saying is that since Feeblemind reduces the character's scores, it should not affect equipment effects.

That's what I was thinking, but now I'm starting to think that feeblemind may just be an even more insanely powerful tactical nuke of a spell than I realized...

It, along with Disjunction, is just one of those spells my groups have all tended to either outright ban or have some sort of mutually assured destruction agreement with the DM to never use against the NPCs if we don't want it used on the PCs and vice-versa.

EDIT: Basically, my view was, it's not ability damage or drain, and it's not an abjuration or dispel effect, so I don't see how it could do anything to your magic item. Sure, it can set your base score to 1, but it can't affect the magic item...

 

[FEADIN]

That's what I was thinking, but now I'm starting to think that feeblemind may just be an even more insanely powerful tactical nuke of a spell than I realized...

It, along with Disjunction, is just one of those spells my groups have all tended to either outright ban or have some sort of mutually assured destruction agreement with the DM to never use against the NPCs if we don't want it used on the PCs and vice-versa.

EDIT: Basically, my view was, it's not ability damage or drain, and it's not an abjuration or dispel effect, so I don't see how it could do anything to your magic item. Sure, it can set your base score to 1, but it can't affect the magic item...

May be it negatively adjust your score to keep it at 1 when you put on an item